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BL05 YSF

2005 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,507 mi
Last recorded151,507 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Jaguar S-type73,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YSF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 151,507 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 144,630 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 139,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to test fail (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 139,493 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to test fail (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 132,182 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 125,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 112,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3-3.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 101,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3-3.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 90,966 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 90,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,660 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm around inner edge, and slightly mishaped.

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,638 miles

N/S/R light loose but not insecure

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

enging covers fitted

factory fitted sill covers fitted

under tray covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2015 73,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R light loose but not insecure

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

enging covers fitted

factory fitted sill covers fitted

under tray covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,508 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,816 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damp around power steering pump area

engine under tray fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2011 47,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damp around power steering pump area

engine under tray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damp around base of pas resivoir

engine under tray fitted at time of test

front pads wearing low

Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,971 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,680 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 23 Sep 2008 24,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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BL05 YSF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 73,908 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL05 YSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar S-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL05 YSF registered?

BL05 YSF is a 2005 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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